Kelsey Medcalf
Student Body President
Kelsey Medcalf, newly elected Student Body President, is a senior political science
major from Nashville, Tennessee. She has been a part of SGA for three years, previously
serving in the roles of annual member, Chair of the Campus Life & Safety Committee,
and Parliamentarian. She is also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, where she serves as Vice
President of Recruitment. She recently spent her summer interning for South Carolina
Congressman Ralph Norman in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
Kelsey is honored to be elected and serve as SGA President and help Winthrop any way
she can!
Jalen Hayes
Student Body Vice President
Jalen Hayes, newly elected Student Body Vice President, is a senior business administration
major with double concentrations in human resources and marketing. He is from Lake
View, South Carolina. He has been a part of SGA for three years, previously serving
in the roles of annual member, Co-Chair of the Internal Committee, and Junior Class
Representative. This past summer, he interned for Food Lion as a social media and
competitive strategist.
Charlie Thomas
Student Body Secretary
Charlie Thomas is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Education in Counseling
and Development on the School Counseling track. He is the recipient of the 2026–2027
Elizabeth Hope Reed Fellows Program Scholarship. Previously, he served as a Graduate
Representative and Chair of the Committee for Campus Safety. Now, in his second term
as Secretary, Charlie is passionate about further establishing the Student Government
Association as a lasting staple on the Winthrop campus.
Brookelynn Little
Student Body Parliamentarian
Brookelynn “Brooke” Little is a junior Theatre and Arts Administration major. She
is a community leader, speaker, author, and founder of So Secure, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to mentoring young girls. She specializes in youth advocacy and servant
leadership. Brooke has served Winthrop in various leadership roles, including Student
Orientation Coordinator, Vice President of the NAACP, Fashion Club Secretary, and
DSU Executive. She is dedicated to making an impact on campus and beyond!
